Postdoctoral research fellow in the field of ancient DNA

Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP)
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China

Multiple postdoctoral positions are available in the team of Prof. Qiaomei
Fu at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology,
Chinese Academy of Sciences (IVPP-CAS).

About the team
Prof. Qiaomei Fu is a paleogeneticist who has been specifically
exploring human origins and evolution using ancient DNA and
proteins. Over a decade of research, Prof. Fu has contributed
significant insights into the history and biology of humans in
Eurasia and has made innovative methodological advances in related
fields. The Fu Lab team is a well-known, world-class molecular
paleontology team with expertise in ancient DNA, ancient microbial
genomics, and paleoproteomics. We apply these advanced approaches
to explore key questions at the interface of paleontology and
evolutionary biology, including population history, adaptation, and
speciation. You may find recent work of the team via Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mzKctXoAAAAJ&hl=en

About the position
We are looking for researchers interested in leveraging ancient DNA data
to understand the process of evolution in humans and other species. We
are particularly interested in two types of candidates: method developers
and/or data analysts.

1.Candidates for method development will implement high-performance
  computing algorithms to develop new models and methods for
  understanding natural selection in human populations over time and
  space, using large-scale time-transect ancient DNA data. Candidates
  should be proficient in scientific computing and interested in
  applying computational and statistical approaches to evolutionary
  genetics and genomics; experience in statistical inference is an
  advantage.

2.Candidates for data analyst positions will be bioinformaticians or
  evolutionary biologists with strong computational skills and an
  interest in investigating large-scale ancient DNA or ancient microbial
  genomics data to perform comparative or population genomic analyses.

Requirement
Candidates must hold a PhD (or be in the final stages of their doctoral
studies, expecting to obtain the degree within the coming months) in
evolutionary biology, population genomics, molecular paleontology,
computer science, statistics, or a related field. Applicants are
expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as
well as a demonstrated record of research productivity (e.g., at least
one peer-reviewed publication).

How to Apply
For formal applications, interested applicants should contact
Prof. Qiaomei Fu (fuqiaomei@ivpp.ac.cn) directly. Please compile the
following documents into a single PDF file:

1.A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how your
  expertise aligns with the requirements.
2.A complete curriculum vitae (CV).
3.Contact information for three professional references.
4.At least one representative publication.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all
positions are filled.

Start date, salary, and benefits
The start date will be 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible
thereafter. Salary will be commensurate with experience and will follow
the relevant regulations for postdoctoral positions at the Chinese Academy
of Sciences. The initial appointment term is limited to two years and
can be renewed for another two years, subject to continued funding and
satisfactory performance. This is a paid, full-time, benefits-eligible
position. Although it is not a condition of the position, you are
encouraged to seek a fellowship award or your own research funding to
help cover your salary and research expenses, as this would be helpful
for your career and the lab.

If you have any questions about these positions, please feel free to
contact Dr. Yue-Chen Liu (liuyuechen@ivpp.ac.cn) for further inquirie

liuyuechen@ivpp.ac.cn

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